Gabriele Simone Masi (born February 20, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Burnaby FC in League1 British Columbia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gabriele Simone Masi | ||
| Date of birth | February 20, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Burnaby FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Italian Canadian Sports Federation | |||
| Cliff Avenue United FC | |||
| Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC | |||
| Mountain United FC | |||
| 2019–2021 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Simon Fraser Athletics | 16 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Whitecaps FC 2 | 26 | (1) |
| 2024 | Pistoiese | 7 | (0) |
| 2024– | Burnaby FC | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 16, 2024 | |||
Early life
editMasi played youth soccer with the Italian Canadian Sports Federation, Cliff Avenue United FC, Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC, and Mountain United FC before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2019.[1] In addition, he also played with the British Columbia provincial team.[1]
University career
editIn January 2021, he committed to attend Simon Fraser University and play for the men's soccer team, beginning in the fall.[2][3] On November 13, 2021, he scored his first university goal, in a victory over the Western Washington Vikings.[4] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference First Team (being the only freshman named to the team), the D2 All-West Region Team, and was also named SFU's Freshman of the Year.[5][6][7]
Club career
editIn March 2022, Masi signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[8][9] On March 26, 2022, he made his professional debut against Houston Dynamo 2.[10] On April 24, 2022, he scored his first professional goal in a victory over Sporting Kansas City II.[11] His contract expired after the 2023 season,[12] and he began playing at the senior amateur level with Columbus FC Vancouver in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League.[13]
In February 2024, he signed with Italian Serie D club Pistoiese.[14][15] He made his debut on February 18 in a 0-0 draw against Mezzolara.[16][17]
References
edit- ^ a b McColl, Michael (March 19, 2022). "Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part Two)". Away from the Numbers.
- ^ "Simon Fraser Men's Soccer Adds two pieces". Simon Fraser Red Leafs. January 13, 2021.
- ^ "Simone Masi Simon Fraser profile". Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
- ^ Wong, Wilson (November 13, 2021). "SFU men's soccer seniors get super sendoff thanks to Connor Glennon's OT penalty kick". Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
- ^ "Cheng named GNAC Newcomer of Year, 7 All-Conference selections". Simon Fraser Red Leafs. November 16, 2021.
- ^ Frost, Steve (November 23, 2021). "Talisuna, Cheng and Masi named All-West Region". Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
- ^ Frost, Steve (April 7, 2022). "SFU's best and brightest celebrated at 2022 Athletics Awards". Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
- ^ "Five Whitecaps FC BMO Academy products signed to WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. March 14, 2022.
- ^ "Simone Masi signs with Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2". Simon Fraser Red Leafs. March 15, 2022.
- ^ Fossey, Maxim (March 26, 2022). "WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- ^ Fossey, Maxim (April 24, 2022). "WFC2 capture second straight win with thrilling 4-1 victory over Sporting KC II at Swangard Stadium". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- ^ "Whitecaps FC roster updates from first team and WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. November 17, 2023.
- ^ McColl, Michael (December 8, 2023). "Rino's shock BB5 and top two draw as battle for VMSL Premier title heats up (with video highlights)". Away from the Numbers.
- ^ "Ufficiale: arrivano Masi e Sabbar" [Official: Masi and Sabbar arrive]. US Pistoiese 1921 (in Italian). February 10, 2024.
- ^ Greco, Andrea (February 10, 2024). "Pistoiese, due nuovi arrivi: uno dalla Serie B e uno dagli USA" [Pistoiese, two new arrivals: one from Serie B and one from the USA]. Serie D 24 (in Italian).
- ^ Flori, Michele (February 21, 2024). "Dai Vancouver Whitecaps alla Pistoiese: Simone Masi si presenta" [From the Vancouver Whitecaps to the Pistoiese: Simone Masi introduces himself]. Pistoia Sport (in Italian).
- ^ Benesperi, Giada (February 21, 2024). "Masi: "Un club con una grande storia. Credo nella salvezza"" [Masi: "A club with a great history. I believe in salvation"]. TV Libera Pistoia (in Italian).
External links
edit- Simone Masi at Soccerway
- Simone Masi at Mondo Calciatori